New resource: ebrary

ebrary (a collection of around 250 electronic books) is now available from the a to z list of databases.

Since the computers in the InfoCommons have been updated with a new image containing permission for the ebrary reader, ebrary titles can now be accessed from these computers.

However, an incompatibility of the ebrary reader with the latest version of Firefox (Firefox 3) will require ebrary titles to be viewed with Internet Explorer on library computers. I have placed a notice concerning this requirement at the top of the ebrary info page. There is a workaround for installation of the ebrary reader in Firefox 3 listed on the info page. This procedure should work for APSU employee computers and the personal/home computers of students.

Even when using ebrary reader in Internet Explorer, there will be a very brief installation procedure for the ebrary reader. Installation instuctions are provided on the info page.

ebrary is currently working on a Java-based reader which I hope will eliminate many of the problems concerning insatllation of the ebrary reader.

MARC records for ebrary titles are available and should appear in the Felix Catalog after they have been uploaded.

Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this resource.